I am completely secure in the fact that I read all four books in the Twilight series about five times each. Each showed me something new about myself.

Purple eyeshadow. All day, everyday.

Making true and lasting friendships is a process, but entirely worth the pain of dealing with the fake ones.

I realize now that my anxiety has little to do with my professional life, and a lot to do with my personal life.

Hulu is one of the greatest inventions.

It’s okay not to trust everyone.

Being in debt isn’t the end of the world. Everyone I know has some sort of debt, and mine isn’t the worst by FAR, so I need to chill out and breathe.

I was always meant to live in Washington.

Bars that serve goldfish crackers are ALWAYS okay.

Life is too short to work in a shitty job that you’re not proud of.

Monday mornings will always suck. Unless you don’t work or attend school.

Morning coffee is vital.

Having a college education doesn’t always mean you’re more qualified.

Starburst Fruit Chews spell D E L I C I O U S.

Being drunk doesn’t mean being crazy.

Finding the peace and calm you so desperately deserve might take awhile, but it will happen.

Postsecret.com was the best gift I was ever given. Years into it, thank you.

Not everyone can rock short hair:)

People who “copy” other people aren’t pathetic. They’re lost.

True love is amazingly patient and calm.

In the David Bowe song “Fame”, he is actually saying “Fame” and NOT “babe”. Yep, from the time I was five until now, I totally thought he was saying “babe”….and I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THAT!

My cat is so wonderful. Living alone is easier with him.

It’s healthy to hold out for that “perfect” job.

Hailing a cab is EASY.

Sleeping in on a Sunday is overrated, but jammin’ in your jammies until one o’clock in the afternoon isn’t.

HGTV is the best way to spend a weekend morning.

You don’t count as a “photographer” if you edit your photos using Photobucket.

Going to Target on payday is so awesome.

March Madness is REALLY madness:)

You don’t have to look for the best in everyone, it’s just not worth it sometimes.

Girlfriends are a HUGE part of my life. Without them, I would be lost.

3 minute loading zones in downtown Seattle don’t mean much:)

Barcelona (the band) saved me in a time of need.

I LOVE Portland. I could definitely live there someday.

My little brother is one of my favorite people in the entire world. He gets me, and I get him.

On that same note, my older sister is the love of my life. Without her around to keep me grounded, I might have flown up and away by now:)

I don’t need a guy to make me feel important and needed. I can be (and have been) happy and fulfilled completely on my own.

I grew up without all the “mother/daughter” moments, and I am strong/extremely independent/not missing anything. My dad was the best influence, and not having a mother around didn’t make me someone I can’t look in the mirror everyday.

I am a lot nicer than I used to be.

Saving money isn’t hard:)

My Coldplay station on Pandora is the greatest thing.

I was recently asked what my biggest accomplishment has been, and I shocked myself when I said “leaving Tennessee to make it on my own”.

People change, but I don’t have to.

I can definitely keep it classy:)

A career in Marketing, Advertising and Design is what I want. It feels good to know that.

You can’t wait for things that don’t wait for you.

FERRYBOATS!

Maybelline’s gel eyeliner is AMAZING.

There IS something to be said about looking before you leap.

Relationships with my girl friends are so much more vital to my well being than having a boyfriend.

I’m a grown up. “Wait, what happen?”

I never knew that an “old lady” couch would/could make me so happy!

As soon as I started getting what I really wanted, I stopped wanting to shout things from the rooftops. I don’t need to share the most amazing things in an effort to convince everyone how happy I am or how “good” I have it. The very best things are now all mine, and they’re closer to my heart than they are to my blog. Period.

I still love to blog though:) I hope that never changes.

I love to hear the stories of other people. What they did today, who they like and don’t like, what’s happening in their life. I can’t get enough, and it’s not because I’m nosy, I am genuinely interested in people.

Leaving what’s “comfortable” is scary. Not leaving what’s comfortable is even scarier.

I LOVE writing cards. Thank you cards, Thinking of You cards….Hallmark is the greatest place.

Airports are awesome.

It’s good to be scared and second guess yourself. It makes succeeding that much sweeter.

It IS possible to have ONE job and feel completely useful and fulfilled, and that’s something I never thought I would say.

Breakfast is absolutely the most important meal of the day.

Always wash your hands after using the bathroom, you never know who’s paying attention.

Cutting my own hair is extremely satisfying:)

Filling up my gas tank at the beginning of the week will get me though the ENTIRE week…and save me money:) Yeah, I just learned that.

Mid-week dinners in Queen Anne with my friends is extremely awesome.

It’s okay to ask for help.

I really miss my cat when I’m not at home for a few days.

I really really love to paint.

I’m a workaholic.

At the risk of sounding disgusting, peeling sunburn skin is so damn satisfying.

The oil spill has reached Destin, FL. And that’s really sad to me because that’s where I learned to parasail for the first time, ate at Joe’s Crabshack for the first time, and learned to LOVE spinach pizza and late night card games.

I wish more people blogged. Genuine writing.

I do not have an accountant’s brain.

If we could figure out how to get people as excited about saving our planet as they are about the World Cup, we would be so far ahead of the game.

That being said, go ‘merica!

Someone in the office just said “I don’t wanna be the gingerbread white boy from Seattle”…and that is so damn funny to me.

My sister got a job, six months after graduating. I shocked myself by how proud I was.

The truth always finds a way to make itself known.

People CAN hate each other at one time, and still be friends later.

New carpet smells awesome.

House Hunters is the best show.

Girl roomies trump boy roomies. For now:)

It’s amazing how much love the heart can hold.

My dad is proud of me.

Time really does fly when you’re having fun!

Dancing to Passion Pit is ridiculous amounts of AWESOME.

I am very good at my job.

I now think in terms of “wow, I can totally add this to my resume.”

Dave Matthews Band fills my heart up and overflows it.

Hanging out in my living room and talking to my roommate about nothing is extremely awesome.

Twitter is more fun than Facebook.

I’m not afraid of the future anymore.

I am a complete workaholic. Did I already say this?

My cat is a total reincarnation of a sassy prince. Emperor’s New Groove style:)

I really love baking.

Always do what YOU want. Always.

Measuring yourself against other people is never fair to you…or them.

Some burns take awhile to heal, and maybe they never fully will, but that’s okay.

I read everything on your list, I love your writing and your perspective on life, people, the world and most importantly, yourself. I wish I had your talent…….and you already know your Father is EXTREMELY proud of you, oh so much.